The Town FilesBannock County, Idaho
89,454 people. The median home is worth $300,700 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $66,499.
Towns in Bannock County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello | 56,320 | $271,000 | $60,418 | 33.1 |
| Chubbuck | 15,570 | $341,700 | $82,977 | 35.9 |
| Fort Hall | 3,195 | $203,300 | $44,514 | 35.2 |
People and housing
| Bannock County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,700 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $960 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $66,499 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 35.2 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
37,594 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,720 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 475 storm events in Bannock County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bannock County has been included in 5 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
| December 31, 1964 | Flood | DR-186: Heavy Rains & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).